Contemporary Salons Whitby

9 Flowergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3BA

About us

Contemporary Salons was launched in 2000. Two decades on, the group has grown to eight 5-star salons spread across Yorkshire and the North East of England.

Contemporary Salons is renowned for exceptional hairdressing expertise backed by outstanding customer service and we see in excess of 40,000 clients annually. Our services include cutting & styling, hair extensions, hair smoothing, men's hair, special occasion hair including bridal hairstyles, and incredible hair colour with options including balayage, ombre, fashion hair colours, and classic shades such as blonde, brunette and redheads.

It's important to us that we get your hair look just right which is why we offer a seven day guarantee. If you are not happy with your hair, just come back within seven days so we can discuss the issues and come up with some options to help with your hair. We also offer complimentary fringe trims between visits and complimentary refreshments. All you need to do is sit back and relax!

We firmly believe that a happy, motivated workforce is the key to our longevity and success. With salons in Darlington, Marske, Stokesley, Whitby, Guisborough, Middlesbrough, Harrogate and Yarm, it's fair to say that our teams are, quite simply, the beating heart of our business.

Our Contemporary brand values - Passionate, Professional, Creative & Unique - unite us as a team and drive us to create amazing hair for our clients in our fun, friendly and professional salons.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday Closed

Services

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Haircut

Olive Kendrew
15th Sep 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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I walk into the salon looking a wreck and leave feeling fabulous. Kelly always reviews how I've managed my hair, discusses new styles and products I maybe interested in. Kelly knows my hair, she cuts, styles and advises so that I can maintain and manage my hair in-between appointments.

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Brilliant service

Jen Cave
11th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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A wonderful cut

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Fabulous experience

Lynne Copley
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Elliot is a fabulous hairdresser. He is such a skilled stylist and colourist, works wonders, I have never been disappointed. He also has the best banter and his conversation makes my experience more than ennoble. The salon is always super clean and friendly x

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Top haircut

Tracey
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Been coming to Elliott since April/May as growing my hair out into a bob after an initial consultation & guidance from him that a bob cut would suit my face shape. I attend every 6-weeks & he is so skilled with his scissors & it's lovely catching up with him. I couldn't recommend him enough & when asked who 'cuts' my hair I always sing his praises.

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Lovely Salon And Great Stylist

Alison
8th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I was early for my appointment so was given a comfy seat, magazines and tea and biscuits by a lovely member of staff who was welcoming, informative and polite. Grace, my stylist, spoke to me at length about what I wanted and I felt she really understood what was needed. I have had a lovely cut which (I can see) has worked with my thick hair to improve my style and I left the salon feeling great. Grace is a lovely person to talk to and I cannot recommend the entire salon enough! Thank you to all at Contemporary Whitby x

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DIANE
4th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Fantastic haircut yet again - thanks Grace

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Great experience and result

Patsy
26th Aug 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Says it all in review title

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Cut, colour and curls.

Ava
25th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Another great cut and colour from Gracie.
A beautiful flash of red underneath just what my daughter wanted.
Finished off with beautiful long curls 😍

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Lynne Smith
21st Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Visit salon every five weeks grace is a lovely girl chatty and friendly

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Fabulous hairdresser

Fiona Moffatt
12th Aug 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Another great colour and cut from Kelly, always a fabulous experience to get my hair done in this salon, wouldn't go anywhere else, thanks again Kelly

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Great cut as always

Julie
11th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Great cut as always.

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Always excellent

Stephanie Spink
7th Aug 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Simply the best place with best stylist.

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grace is amazing

Beverley Osborne
6th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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grace is talented and kind! enjoyed booking online in preparation for my trip from the usa.

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Top service

Brian
6th Aug 2026
Team Member: Elliott
4.5
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Friendly efficient service as usual from Elliot
Pleased with outcome.

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Grace is a superstar!

Hacquiy
4th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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It was my 10 year olds first ‘grown up’ visit to a salon for a cut and finish. She is autistic with ADHD so often gets anxious about new experiences. Grace was an absolute superstar with her 🤩 Really patient with her, never tired of her many questions and made my girl feel like a princess! Thank you Grace, you really are a superstar 😍

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Hacquiy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad to hear that your daughter had a great experience with us. Our team at Contemporary Salons Whitby strives to make all of our clients feel comfortable and taken care of.

We are especially grateful to hear that Grace was able to make your daughter's first salon visit a positive and enjoyable one. We are proud of our team for their patience and attentiveness, and we truly appreciate you acknowledging Grace's hard work and dedication.

Thank you for choosing us for your daughter's "grown up" haircut, and we hope to see you both again soon.

Best regards,

The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Colour Cut and Blow dry

Julie Fitzpatrick
4th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I am really pleased with my colour, cut and blow dry. Grace listens and puts customers at ease. She is a very talented stylist!

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Amazing service

Georgia
1st Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I popped in for a blow dry before a wedding this weekend. Was amazing service, felt really relaxed and my hair looks amazing, really happy with the service

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Great experience

Liz
30th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace was very professional, lovely to chat to and did an excellent job on my hair

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Excellent Service!

Rosemary
30th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace was lovely and did an amazing job on my hair

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Just Amazing!

Natalis
28th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Just Amazing , not only had a lovely chat but also a beautiful haircut , got precisely what I wanted , couldn't be more happier with the result :)

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Miracle Worker

Anonymous
25th Jul 2026
5.0

I must say that Kelly really worked a miracle on my hair. I went in looking like Wurzel Gummidge with dry frizzy straw like hair, I came out with sleek, shiny long bob. A real confidence booster!

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Great visit

Louise Aitman
15th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I have very short hair and always nervous to try a new stylist. I made an appointment while in holiday in Whitby for cut. Grace was great, she cut it just right will definitely visit again without hesitation.

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Fab hair

Louise
9th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
4.5
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Beautiful hair as aways Grace is an amazing hairdresser and I love our chats ❤️

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Amazing 😍

Kate
9th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Amazing service. Grace did a beautiful cut, I'm really pleased with it. Everyone was really friendly and I had a lovely coffee too. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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Great cut as usual

Julie
4th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace as always cheered me up by giving me a lovely haircut. She chats away and makes me smile. . I was feeling down today and came away happy. .

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Martin O’Neill
3rd Jul 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Excellent

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fantastic experience

Petra
26th Jun 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Eliott is such a fantastic stylist. He really listens to what you want to have done with your hair, gives advise if he thinks that your ideas would not suit your hair/ personality/ age.... and always has got amazing suggestions.

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Brian
26th Jun 2026
Team Member: Elliott
4.5
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Usual first class service from Elliott
Pleased with result.

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Another lovely haircut

Jen Cave
24th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Great haircut and Gracie just knows what suits me. A lovely experience

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Beautiful cut

RACHAEL BURNETT
21st Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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As always Gracie cut my hair just how I wanted it . She is a lovely friendly hair stylist .

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Love the colour

Claire Clark
17th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace has been colouring and styling my hair for quite a few years now and never fails to impress me!
It’s always just perfect and she knows exactly how I like it styled.
Thank you so much x

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Amazing blow dry

Jayne
14th Jun 2026
5.0
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Booked in for a wash and dry before a wedding and was really pleased. Grace made me feel really welcome and my hair looked amazing, would highly recommend.

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Amazing

Julie skelton
13th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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A very talented and dedicated professional
Knowledge and interaction way beyond her years and an exceptional communicator
I was truly impressed by this young lady and look forward to have her do my hair again

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A change in style

Carolyn
13th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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A really good cut that got rid of the "spaniel ears" at the side and complemented my curly hair

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Brilliant Haircut

Caroline
13th Jun 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Love my new look. Elliot very friendly and professional .

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Excellent service

Brian
30th May 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Usual excellent service from Elliott

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Haircut & highlights

Jayne
22nd May 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Kelly is extremely caring and passionate. I absolutely love my new haircut with summer ready high & low lights. Brilliant salon experience from start to finish

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Jayne,

Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that Kelly took great care of you and that you love your new summer-ready haircut and highlights. It means a lot to us that you had a brilliant experience from start to finish.

Thank you once again for choosing our salon and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Best regards,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

GRACE A FANTASTIC HAIRDRESSER

DIANE
20th May 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Wonderful haircut from Grace today as always x

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear DIANE,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review about your recent visit to our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful haircut from Grace - she truly is a talented stylist! We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her.

We are always grateful for feedback from our valued clients like yourself. We strive to provide excellent service and it means a lot to hear when we have succeeded. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Best regards,

The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby.

Ritson

Karen
7th May 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Brilliant cut as always. Kelly understands my hair really well and creates a cut that flatters and feels just ‘me’. Great
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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Karen,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had another fantastic experience with Kelly at our salon. Our team always strives to understand our clients' hair and create a cut that brings out their unique beauty.

We are also glad to hear that you received great guidance on your color. We believe that the right color can truly enhance a haircut and we are always happy to recommend what would work best for you.

Thank you for choosing our salon for your hair needs and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warmly,

The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Wonderful care and attention

Anonymous
29th Apr 2026
5.0

Lovely haircut and Gracie just knows what suits me. Friendly and professional. Great conversations with staff

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi there,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our salon and that you were pleased with your haircut. Gracie is an incredibly talented stylist and we're so happy to hear that she was able to give you a look that suits you.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and professional atmosphere for our clients, so it's great to hear that our staff were able to make you feel comfortable and engaged in great conversation. Thank you again for choosing our salon, and we hope to see you again soon!

Best regards,

The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Great experiee

Patsy
27th Apr 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Always ready to discuss new products which help with the ongoing management of my style and always fab result

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Patsy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience at our salon and that we were able to help you with the ongoing management of your style.

Our team always makes sure to stay up-to-date with the latest products and techniques, and we are happy to discuss any new ideas with our clients. We are also glad that you were pleased with the results of your visit.

Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Amazing Stylist

Karen Parker
22nd Apr 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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This was my first visit and Gracie made me feel so welcome and comfortable.
Gracie did an amazing cut, I am thrilled with it.
A credit to the Whitby Salon and to Contemporary .
100% Customer Satisfaction, and I will be returning in 5 weeks
Karen Parker

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Karen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Gracie at our salon. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all of our clients, and we are glad that Gracie was able to exceed your expectations.

We are also thrilled to hear that you are happy with your new haircut! Our team at Contemporary Salons Whitby takes great pride in providing top-quality services to our clients. It makes us all very proud to know that you are 100% satisfied with your visit.

We can't wait to see you again in 5 weeks. Thank you again for choosing our salon and being a part of our growing family.

Best regards,
The Team at Contemporary Salons Whitby.

Colour Cut and Blow dry

Julie Fitzpatrick
22nd Apr 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace did a wonderful job, as always.
I went in feeling howdy and left feeling much better thanks to Grace!

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Julie,

Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review! We're delighted to hear that Grace did a wonderful job on your visit, as always. It's great to know that you left feeling much better - that's exactly what we aim for.

We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Grace, she'll be thrilled to hear them. Thank you for trusting us with your haircare needs, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Warmly,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Haircut

OLIVE
18th Apr 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Despite me muddling my appointment time, Kelly was still able to fit a new time for my haircut in on the same day which was very much appreciated. Kelly then cut and styled my hair brilliantly, involving me each stage of the process.

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Olive,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so glad that Kelly was able to accommodate you and fit in your haircut on the same day, even with the mix-up in appointment time. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide excellent service to our clients, even in unexpected circumstances.

We are also happy to hear that Kelly did a great job cutting and styling your hair, and that she involved you in the process every step of the way. Our goal is to ensure that our clients are happy and satisfied with their haircuts, and it seems like Kelly accomplished just that!

We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again at our salon in the future.

Best,
The Team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

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Beverley
15th Apr 2026
5.0

Another great haircut from the lovely Gracie many thanks x

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Beverley, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you had another great haircut with Gracie. We will make sure to pass along your kind words to her. We hope to see you again soon at our salon. Take care!

Best,
From the team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Excellent service

Brian
9th Apr 2026
Team Member: Elliott
4.5
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Usual kind efficient sevice from Elliot..

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your review,I completely understand price is an important factor when choosing a service. Our pricing reflects the time, products, and level of expertise that goes into a full gent’s cut and colour, ensuring a high-quality, tailored result that lasts.

We always aim to give the best value as well as the best outcome — but I’d be happy to talk through options with you if you’d like something more suited to your budget or a different level of stylist.

Feedback as requested

Margaret Booth
8th Apr 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Excellent service

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Margaret, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience at our salon. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service to all of our clients. We hope to see you again soon for another pampering session. Thanks again for your kind words. Warmly, The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby.

Lovely experience

Emma
7th Apr 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace was lovely. We chatted through what I was looking for and she took the time to understand what I wanted. She was really friendly and did a great job. Thanks Grace!

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Emma,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time with Grace. Our team works hard to ensure that each client feels listened to and understood, so we are happy that Grace was able to do that for you. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her.
We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon at Contemporary Salons Whitby.
Best,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Great salon

Angela Cox
5th Apr 2026
Team Member: Elliott
4.0
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Changed appointment this Elliott did my colour and blow dry did a fantastic job always a pleasure to visit the salon and be looked after

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Angela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with our team member Elliott during your recent visit.
We always strive to make our clients feel well taken care of and we're glad we were able to do that for you. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing our salon.
Best,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Fantastic as always

Amy
4th Apr 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Elliot is consistently brilliant. He always gets my hairstyle exactly right. Professional, friendly, and genuinely talented. I always leave feeling confident and well looked after. Highly recommended.

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Amy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that Elliot consistently exceeds your expectations and that you always leave feeling confident and well taken care of. We pride ourselves on our talented team and their dedication to providing a professional and friendly service.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and we can't wait to see you again soon at Contemporary Salons Whitby!

Best regards,

The Team at Contemporary Salons Whitby